Ghana is set to revolutionize its energy landscape with the construction of a Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II), a project described by Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, as a game-changer that will not only boost energy security but also save the economy hundreds of millions of dollars.
Speaking at the inauguration of the GPP II Implementation Committee, Dr. Forson highlighted the unsustainable nature of Ghana’s over-reliance on expensive liquid fuels to power its plants, which costs the nation more than $1 billion annually. He emphasized that the new Gas Processing Plant would save the country close to $500 million every two years, allowing for the project to be paid for within a short period while also creating over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Joining forces with Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, Dr. Forson inaugurated the technical committee tasked with overseeing the project’s implementation. He urged the committee, chaired by the Deputy Minister for Energy, to deliver a comprehensive implementation plan within four weeks, emphasizing the urgency of expediting critical infrastructure delivery.
With the Second Gas Processing Plant on the horizon, Ghana is poised for a significant shift towards greater energy security and economic stability. This project represents a milestone in Ghana’s journey towards a more sustainable and efficient energy sector, setting the stage for a brighter and more prosperous future for the nation as a .
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